Politics

DeSantis asks federal judge to dismiss Disney suit, claiming broad immunity

Attorneys for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday asked a federal court to dismiss Disney‘s lawsuit that alleges political retaliation…

Putin says Russia would have crushed rebellion, vows ‘justice’ for mutiny organizers

WASHINGTON — Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday the organizers of an armed mutiny over the weekend will be “brought…

Biden says U.S. is not part of aborted Russia rebellion, and it’s too early to determine the cause

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said Monday that the United States was not involved in the aborted weekend rebellion in Russia…

Judge in Trump documents case denies special counsel request over witness list

A federal judge on Monday rejected prosecutors’ request to submit a sealed list of 84 witnesses whom former President Donald…

Biden announces $42 billion high-speed internet initiative

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is kicking off a more than $42 billion plan to give every American household access…

Live updates: Putin says mutiny organizers will face justice; Biden says U.S. not involved in rebellion

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine on June 26, 2023. See here for the…

China throws its support behind Russia, says Wagner rebellion is ‘internal affair’

China on Sunday described an aborted rebellion by a Russian mercenary force as an “internal affair” and expressed support for…

Former Vice President and presidential candidate Mike Pence calls for tighter federal abortion restrictions, but others keep their distance

Two Republican 2024 presidential hopefuls talked up their opposition to abortion on Sunday on the one-year anniversary of the Supreme…

Rebellion in Russia reveals ‘cracks’ in Putin’s regime, Secretary Blinken says

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said much remains unknown about the chaos that unfolded in Russia on Saturday, but…

Trump posts $5.6 million security payment as he appeals E. Jean Carroll sexual abuse verdict

Donald Trump put up $5.6 million as security while the former president appeals a civil verdict that he sexually abused…